How to Say "Grandpa" in Hungarian

nagypapa

The English word "grandpa" is translated into Hungarian as nagypapa.

nagypapa is a noun used to refer to a grandfather in an informal way.

Meaning: grandfather (informal) (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word is composed of nagy, meaning "big" or "great" and papa, meaning "dad" or "papa".

The female equivalent is nagymama (grandma). For a more affectionate or diminutive version, you can use papó.

To refer to more than one grandfather, use the plural form nagypapák.

In Hungarian, the word nagy meaning 'big' is used for both 'grand' in grandparents and 'great' in great-grandparents.
While nagypapa is common, some Hungarian families use the term apó, which is a more traditional and archaic way to refer to a grandfather.
The diminutive papó is often used by children, but adults continue to use it to convey a specific kind of nostalgic warmth and tenderness.

Nagypapa vette ezt nekem.
Grandpa bought this for me.
This sentence shows how to use nagypapa when describing something a grandpa bought.
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Nagypapa Szibériában tanult meg oroszul.
Grandpa learned Russian in Siberia.
This sentence demonstrates using nagypapa when discussing a grandpa's past.
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De nagypapa, Tomi nem homoszexuális, csak trendi!
But Grandpa, Tom isn't homosexual, just trendy.
This sentence shows how to address a person as nagypapa directly.
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Szia, Nagypapa!
Hello, Grandpa!
Szia, Papa!
Hi, Grandpa!
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Anna and Gábor are looking at an old family photograph.

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